Amazing Lunch with The Amazing Race Asia winner Richard Hardin from Team Philippines

Aren't we lucky we have good-looking representatives for Amazing Race Asia? Yeah Team Philippines!



But yesterday at our lunch at Dusit Hotel, the other Richard (Herrera) was absent.

Rich says as early as now, they're flooded with offers for TV commercials, shows, and hosting gigs.

I wish I asked Rich for aguinaldo. Their team won US$100,000.00

Did you know that Rich proposed to his girlfriend Rachel after the race? Here's the lucky girl called Andrea.

Amazing team Joyce and Az.



Here's our table vs. paparazzi. I hope they didn't overlook this nirvana of desserts at Dusit Hotel.



While munching on these, Rich shared with us that there is more to the Reality TV Show that's not aired. Like how they must do their own laundry during the race. They wouldn't want to spend their Leg Money on laundry.



Then there's how team mate, actor and model Richard (Hererra) is a self-confessed OC that they'd sometimes fight about how toiletries are messed up.



Joyce who's handling gazillion accounts as an International Publicist, had Rich raffle off minor prizes like trips to Misibis Bay, US, and another Asian country I failed to remember.

I went home with some L'oreal makeup and hair products which was the prize I really was wishing for haha.




Braving the streets of Manila in December is like an Amazing Race by itself. Especially the part when the taxi driver speaks gibrish. Yet I'm glad I didn't miss this one! Congratulations to the Richards for winning The Amazing Race Asia.

Style Scene: Fitness First's New You Achievemenent Awards

Held at the Embassy Supper Club, 15 fitness enthusiasts shared their inspiring success stories at the Fitness First's New You Achievement Awards. The night was filled with ooh's and ahhh's as each before and after photos were shown. If you watch the Biggest Loser, the event was almost a live version of that, only more inspiring. Although everyone was a winner in their own right (anyone who manages to lose weight is a winner!), only one emerged as the 2009 Fitness First New You Achievement Awards Grand Winner.



Meet Angelica Balatbat who had a major thyroid problem but after just 9 months of training at Fitness First, lost 45 pounds!


L-R: Ilac Diaz, Fitness First Country Manager, Mark Ellis and Rich Hudson

Celebrating with the winners are the head honchos of Fitness First, celebrities, and more VIPs.


Senator Freddie Web and Pinky Amador

Everyone who were in attendance were strongly inspired that night and I bet, more people would be starting a program at Fitness First - me included. Personally, I believe how weight loss can be life changing and is definitely worth every ounce of determination and sweat :)

See you at Fitness First!

Cosmetologie 2009 - an all out beauty event!

Ladies, mark your calendars! On February 26-28, Cosmetologie 2009 unveils the latest beauty breakthroughs and trends at the World Trade Center in Pasay City. Cosmetologie 2009 is the biggest trade show of its kind in the Philippines.

The event will be attended by the greatest stylists and industry icons like Fanny Serano and Cherry Reyes of Toni & Guy. Expect to be one of the firsts to see and try out new beauty products and services (make ups, body and skin treatments, spa and gym services). Co-located in the expo are the World of Beauty, the Fashion Fair Runway Show, and the Health & Wellness Expo. Cosmetologie 2009 is surely a must-visit and enjoyable event for you and your friends!

For more information, visit their website at
http://www.cosmetologiefair.com/